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Clark Tanner
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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"Abiding In The True Vine"
Contributed on Dec 16, 2010
The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more
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"Church Life"
Contributed on Dec 16, 2010
Spiritual life in the true church is much simpler than we try to make it
“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Church function has taken many forms in time and many rituals and practices have been implemented. They have then evolved for the good or ...read more
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"Before The Manger"
Contributed on Dec 16, 2010
The eternality of Christ, before time, in time and after time
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of ...read more
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"Assuring Promises"
Contributed on Dec 16, 2010
Jesus told the disciples some things that should have given them - and should give all believers - comforting assurances regarding security in Him.
“Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. ...read more
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No Longer Orphans
Contributed on Dec 16, 2010
From the moment the Holy Spirit regenrates and indwells the believer, he or she will never for a moment be speparated from Jesus forever.
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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2 Part Study Of The Compassionate Samaritan
Contributed on Jan 4, 2010
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The Launching Of The Gospel - Part 2
Contributed on Aug 11, 2009
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The Launching Of The Gospel - Part 1
Contributed on Aug 11, 2009
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Within The Veil
Contributed on Aug 10, 2008
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A New Look @ Colossians
Contributed on Jun 11, 2008
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Jesus’ Love Is Not A Pampering Love; It Is ...
Contributed on Oct 8, 2010
Jesus’ love is not a pampering love; it is a perfecting love. It is not a love motivated by man’s will, but by the Father’s plan. Why did Jesus delay going to Bethany? Why does He ever seem to delay in answering any prayer? Why does He seem to delay His coming on the clouds of ...read more
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God's Elect
Contributed on Aug 26, 2010
GOD'S ELECT There is no indication anywhere in Scripture that when a man or woman first believes in Jesus for salvation, God says something like, "Oh, look! We hooked another one! Get out the book and write his name down!" God is not taken by surprise, God is not waiting for people to ...read more
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Evangelistic Casting
Contributed on Mar 23, 2010
EVANGELISTIC CASTING We're not told that every fish in the sea swam to the net. We're not told that a certain number of fish were caught in the net. We're told that Jesus first indicated His awareness that they had caught nothing, then gave a command that they cast their net on the right side ...read more
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Let Me Tell You About Sin And The Power Of Sin. ...
Contributed on Mar 23, 2010
Let me tell you about sin and the power of sin. It keeps its victims in an almost trance-like state. It is a sort of spell that keeps you from recognizing the deadly path on which you tread. It brings you to do things openly that would in any moment of clear thought shame you and that you would ...read more
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Following In The Steps Of Christ
Contributed on Nov 6, 2009
FOLLOWING IN THE STEPS OF CHRIST "Believers will never suffer for others' salvation, including their own. But they will suffer for Christ's sake, and His example is their standard for a God-honoring response. The word translated 'example' is hupogrammon, which literally means 'writing under' ...read more